Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer

If you are an experienced Power Electronics Engineer ideally with a background of managing others, then this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the design of high-integrity, complex systems for our cutting-edge products! If you can inspire others and have a passion for innovation then this could be for you!

Job Title: Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer

Salary: Circa £58,000 depending on experience

Location: Stevenage (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working such as 2-3 days a week on-site. This is flexible and can be more or less to suit personal circumstance and project needs. We are also open to considering a compressed hours working pattern in this role.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...

The Opportunity
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This role offers you the opportunity to work on sophisticated and technologically advanced projects, allowing you to improve your technical skills and broaden your leadership capabilities. It covers the Product Life Cycle from concept through to transfer to Production, including support to industrial validation and ensuring that the product meets its quality, rate and cost targets.

The Power Electronics team is responsible for circuit design, prototyping, testing and integration/design proving of hardware needed for Launch Management systems, datalink and communications systems, as well as providing embedded computing resources for larger Command and Control systems.

You'll join a team of individuals who consistently demonstrate strong motivation and dedication in a friendly and encouraging environment, providing an excellent platform for personal development and career progression.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to still deliver a technical / Lead Engineer role but may also want to take their first steps up into a Team Leadership role.

Additionally, there may be opportunities for international travel and collaboration with diverse teams.

What we're looking for from you:

• Significant experience in Electronic Design, development and delivery.
• Experience in leading significant electronic design work packages
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and understand the associated challenges
• Excellent problem-solving skills and knowledge of electronic technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated capability to effectively communicate with individuals from various departments. within the organisation
• Experience of managing budgets and resources to ensure delivery on time, on cost
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate with multiple stakeholders

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We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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